Faculty

Rosemary O'Leary was appointed the Edwin O.

Chuck Epp’s teaching and research focuses on law, social change and administrative reform, with a particular emphasis on rights and racial discrimination.

Heather Getha-Taylor's research interests center on the intersection between human resource management and collaborative governance.

Marilu Goodyear specializes in organizational analysis, organizational change, managing information and technology and public management.

Alfred Tat Kei Ho's research and teaching interests focus on state and local budgeting, performance budgeting and management, citizen participation, and e-government.

Bonnie J. Johnson, PhD, AICP is Associate Professor in the University of Kansas’ Urban Planning Program.

Rachel Krause’s research focuses on urban sustainability, particularly the adoption, diffusion, impacts of local environmental and energy policies.

Professor Lyles' interests center on interactions of humans, natural environments, and built environments, with particular attention to increasing sustainability and compassion through decision-mak

Bradley Lane’s research interests focus on the effects of different incentives and interventions on sustainability in transportation.

Steven Maynard-Moody's research interests include social and environmental justice in the green impact zone.

Ben Merriman is an assistant professor in the School.

Shannon Portillo's research interests include social equity, organizational theory and legal mobilization.

Reggie Robinson joined the School of Public Affairs and Administration in July 2014 as a professor and Director.

Stacey Swearingen White is a professor in the School and the Director of the Urban Planning Program. She earned an interdisciplinary Ph.D.